The notices and their periods
- 5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit — for nonpayment (S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B)) — rent is late five days after the due date. If the lease already contains the statutory 5-day-notice language conspicuously, the landlord can skip a separate notice and file directly.
- 14-Day Notice to Cure — for a curable lease violation (§ 27-40-710(A)) — 14 days to fix the problem or move out.
- Immediate Notice (illegal activity) — for illegal activity on the premises, no opportunity to cure is required.
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, give 30 days' written notice (S.C. Code § 27-40-770); a week-to-week tenancy requires 7 days.
Evictions are called an “application for ejectment” and are filed in magistrate court. If the tenant pays within the 5-day nonpayment window, the eviction can't proceed.
The lease can waive the 5-day notice
South Carolina is unusual: under § 27-40-710(B), if the lease contains the statutory 5-day-notice language in conspicuous form, the landlord doesn't have to serve a separate notice and can file for ejectment as soon as rent is five days late. The lease determines whether you get a warning notice at all.
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How many days' notice for nonpayment in South Carolina?
Five days to pay or quit (S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B)) — but if the lease contains the statutory 5-day-notice language, the landlord can file without a separate notice.
How long to fix a lease violation in South Carolina?
14 days to cure under § 27-40-710(A). Illegal activity allows an immediate notice with no chance to cure.
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina?
Give 30 days' written notice (§ 27-40-770); a week-to-week tenancy requires 7 days.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.